“Promising new technologies need to be applied as we seek solutions to
the challenges of today’s equipment technology. My presentation will
address the opportunities for equipment manufacturers, the
consequences for the lubricant and additive industry, and the current
research and development activities for viscosity index (VI) improvers,”
said Dr. Wincierz.

Dr. Wincierz received his Ph.D. in materials science at the Technical
University of Darmstadt and has been employed by Evonik since 1997
when he joined Evonik Oil Additives as the R&D manager in application
technology.

The ACI European Base Oils and Lubricants Summit, taking place during
September 18-19, will facilitate a discussion on topics such as the
external factors impacting the lubricants market, the European base oil
market, the future of OEM requirements, an explanation of ATIEL/ATC
generic exposure scenarios and European lubricant markets.

To learn more about the ACI European Base Oils and Lubricants Summit,
visit http://www.wplgroup.com/aci/conferences/eu-ebl5.asp.

About Evonik Oil Additives

Evonik Oil Additives has taken a leadership role in developing lubricant
additive technology designed to improve fuel efficiency and productivity.
Energy saving results have been demonstrated with VISCOPLEX® Viscosity
Index Improvers (VIIs) in engine oils, driveline fluids and gear oils.
Industrial and off-highway equipment field tests have also recorded up to double-digit improvements in fuel savings with DYNAVIS® technology
for hydraulic fluids, reducing operating costs as well as CO2 emissions.
Evonik’s VISCOBASE® technology offers an ideal balance between a very
shear-stable VII and a synthetic base fluid, providing excellent solvency
in automotive gear oil formulations such as heavy duty axle oils and
manual transmission fluids. In all of its many applications, Evonik Oil
Additives strives for Resource Efficiency.

Formerly known as RohMax, the Evonik Oil Additives business line of
Evonik Industries also specializes in high-performance additives and
technologies for fuels and refinery products. Evonik’s VISCOPLEX® Cold
Flow Improvers (CFIs) provide outstanding flow properties for biofuels in
any region or season. VISCOPLEX® dewaxing aids (DWAs) are designed for
refinery solvent dewaxing processes that involve differing lube oil
viscosity grades, especially bright stocks.

Company information

Evonik, the creative international industrial group, is one of the world
leaders in specialty chemicals. Its activities focus on the key megatrends
resource efficiency, health, nutrition and globalization. Evonik benefits
specifically from its innovative strength and integrated technology
platforms. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world. In
fiscal 2012 more than 33,000 employees generated sales of around 13.6 billion Euro.

Disclaimer

In so far as forecasts or expectations are expressed in this press release or where our
statements concern the future, these forecasts, expectations or statements may involve
known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or developments may vary,
depending on changes in the operating environment. Neither Evonik Industries AG nor its
group companies assume an obligation to update the forecasts, expectations or statements contained in this release.